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Old Feb 14, 2019 | 02:26 PM
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Question 2017 BO Stage 4

2017 BO with stage 4 tyre shredder kit fitted. So, after 2 years the oem bat is no go, even with bat tender, never flat. Anyhow, need a new bat with ***** of steel, lithium? Lead acid? AGM? I’m not in a cold place (France) occasional ride in freezing weather, but always sleeps in a garage with bat tender. Recommend a battery?

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Old Feb 14, 2019 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dusty-kid
Anything like this?


Re - Chrome regulator cover
Yeah, like that. BUT FITS A 2018!?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2019 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 58jdn58@gmail.com
Yeah, like that. BUT FITS A 2018!?
There are a few on the market that fit straight on.
Personally I preferred the one I have fitted, but it did need a slight adaptation but was worth the effort.
I would say find one you like the look of which will not be too difficult to alter and go with that, there are plenty to be had.

I do find it quite remarkable that the paint is coming off of your 2018 already, is it the one with the Milwaukee 8?.
 

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Old Feb 14, 2019 | 04:29 PM
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I have a 480cca Lithium, Its the Deltron Battery Tender brand, have had it in for a year and I love it. Fires the bike right up every time even after sitting for a few weeks off of the tender. It is so much lighter and a little smaller too, so you have more space in your battery box to add other goodies. You need a battery tender that is made to handle Lithium batteries if you wish to use one. If you ride your bike at least once a month, you don't need one though, as they hold charge much longer than standard battery. I also run a stereo, heated jacket and gloves sometimes, LED accent lighting & an FP3, tuner on the bike, and have the factory alarm on all the time and the extra draw on the battery from these has no impact at all.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2019 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Greenblood
2017 BO with stage 4 tyre shredder kit fitted. So, after 2 years the oem bat is no go, even with bat tender, never flat. Anyhow, need a new bat with ***** of steel, lithium? Lead acid? AGM? I’m not in a cold place (France) occasional ride in freezing weather, but always sleeps in a garage with bat tender. Recommend a battery?

cheers

steve
I like lithium, they're powerful, much lighter (up to 80%), and last up to 2x as long as lead/acid batteries. I researched and compared a lot of lithium iron phosphate batteries, and went with Shorai.
I use the LFX 36L3-BS12 in both my bikes. It only weighs 4lbs, has 540CCA, and a 36 A/h rating, (which is much higher than most). The Shorai LFX batteries also operate at a higher voltage range then most litho's, and maintain a higher voltage level during cranking, so the bikes start very quickly!! Shorai has also been around since 2010 and has a very good reputation...

Here's it is in my BO...It's a little smaller then the lead/acid battery I replaced, and comes with foam spacers to fill the gaps...it's also over 12lbs.lighter!!


 

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Old Feb 14, 2019 | 09:12 PM
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I have that battery too. So far I'm happy.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2019 | 09:16 PM
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Eric Cuzzz, who made that exhaust? Looks like 1st class quality work. Hows about a sound clip.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2019 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by dusty-kid
There are a few on the market that fit straight on.
Personally I preferred the one I have fitted, but it did need a slight adaptation but was worth the effort.
I would say find one you like the look of which will not be too difficult to alter and go with that, there are plenty to be had.

I do find it quite remarkable that the paint is coming off of your 2018 already, is it the one with the Milwaukee 8?.
Mine is not. That's another guys. The factory regulator on mine is oval shaped. What shape is yours?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 58jdn58@gmail.com
Mine is not. That's another guys. The factory regulator on mine is oval shaped. What shape is yours?
Sorry, I get a bit mixed up with different posts on the same thread and I'm not very good on following big forums like this one.

Mine is also oval



 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 05:07 AM
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Oval here


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